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Alive & Well Class

8 Simple Secrets to Health
Air: What Are We Breathing?
by Christy Whitehurst repairersofthebreach@gmail.com 307-851-3630

Xeno-estrogen = estrogen dominance in both men & women

Xeno means strange or foreign

Problem: Plastic (nonyl phenol) makes plastic pliable

Solution: Glass and stainless steel are great alternative. Also Pyrex, Klean Kanteen, Stone Ware, Cast
iron, Silicone, Mason jars, tattler lids etc.

Use Natural fabrics for clothes and shower curtains like Cotton, linen, wool, silk, hemp,
bamboo, modal, tencel Replacing synthetic fabrics like acrylic, polyester, nylon etc.

Problem: Air pollution “Indoor air is commonly 2-5 times more polluted than outside air, even in urban
areas, and the volume of volatile organic compounds(VOCs) is consistently 10 times higher
indoors than outdoors, and sometimes even 100 times higher” “Easy Green Living” by Loux p.71

Solution: Move to the country where trees clean your air

Add plants inside: Plants purify the air by taking in the bad elements through the leaves, transporting
them to the microbes in the soil for food. The plant then releases fresh, clean oxygen into our air. Our trash is
their treasure and vice versa. The wider the leaf the more efficient it purifies the room. The most effective
plants for purifying indoor air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, corn plant(dracaena massangeana, not
edible corn), Per 100 square feet: 2-3 or more medium to large plants, or 3-4 small to medium plants.

If we would have our homes the abiding place of health and happiness, we must place them above the miasma and fog
of the lowlands and give free entrance to heaven's life-giving agencies. Dispense with heavy curtains, open the windows
and the blinds, allow no vines, however beautiful, to shade the windows, and permit no trees to stand so near the
house as to shut out the sunshine. The sunlight may fade the drapery and the carpets and tarnish the picture frames,
but it will bring a healthy glow to the cheeks of the children. AH 149.2

Problem: Pesticides

Solution: Move to the country and practice biological gardening (Edwin and Paul Dysinger, Gabe Brown)
Other techniques are back to Eden gardening, greening the dessert, square foot gardening,
Planting by the Blue Print)

Buy organic when possible, especially the “dirty dozen”. Know the safer “clean 15”
 Fruit & Veggie Washing Tonic: Fruit and Veggie Oxygen Wash:
3 cups filtered water 3 cups filtered water
3 TBSP white distilled or apple cider vinegar 1 cup 3% hydrogen peroxide.
2 TBSP baking soda Mix in spray bottle or bowl.
Mix in spray bottle or bowl. “Easy Green Living” by Loux p. 88-89

Problem: Chemicals

Solution: Clean with natural products: baking soda, lemons, peroxide, vinegar etc.

Essential Oils (next page)

Natural lotions, soaps, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, deodorant etc. can be bought at
Health Food Stores; Vitacost.com; iherb.com

Country Spice Cleaning Scrub

1 cup baking soda
3.5 tsp ground cinnamon
10 drops sweet orange essential oil

Mix all ingredients and store in airtight jar. Sprinkle small amount in sink or tub and scrub with damp sponge or
cloth and rinse.

Thieves’ Vinegar (www.parkeri.com)

1 quart H20 4-5 cinnamon bark sticks
1 LG lemon peel ¼ cup whole cloves
4 rosemary sprigs 5 drops eucalyptus/add at the end

In a sauce combine all ingredients except essential oils, bring to boil on high heat with tight lid. Turn heart to
low and simmer 30 minutes. Or let sit off heat for 2 hours. Strain & add another quart of water to pan and used
ingredients & repeat up to 3 more times. Recipe makes 4 batches = 1 gallon of cleaner.

All Purpose Cleaner Window Cleaner Wood Cleaner
4 TBSP Cleaner 4 TBSP Cleaner 3 TBSP Cleaner
2 cups H20 ¼ cup vinegar 2 cups warm H20
2 drops dish soa


Infuse Vinegar with orange peeling and cinnamon sticks. Keep all peelings under vinegar or it will mold.
Infuse Vinegar with lemon peels and cloves or rosemary. Keep all peelings under vinegar or it will mold.
When fighting mold: baking soda, peroxide, vinegar, thieves’ oil, clove, thyme and oregano. NEVER BLEACH!
Herbs and Their Beneficial Properties

Many herbs have antibiotic, antiviral, antiseptic, and antifungal properties. The following list is not
complete by any means, but it represents the most common herbs that are grown in home gardens and that
are easily available in dried or essential-oil form. “The Naturally Clean Home” by Siegel-Maier p 26-27:

HERB PROPERTIES
Bay antibacterial
Bergamot antibiotic
Camphor antibacterial
Cardamom antibacterial
Chamomile antibiotic, antibacterial
Cinnamon antiviral
Citronella antibacterial
Clove antibiotic, antiviral
Cypress antibacterial
Eucalyptus antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Ginger antibacterial
Hyssop antifungal, antibacterial
Juniper antifungal, antibacterial
Lavender antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Lemon antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Lemongrass antibacterial
Lemon Verbena antibacterial
Lime antibiotic, antibacterial
Marjoram antibacterial
Myrtle antibiotic, antifungal
Nutmeg antibiotic
Orange antibacterial
Oregano antibiotic, antiviral
Patchouli antibiotic, antifungal
Pine antibiotic, antibacterial
Rosemary antibacterial
Sage antifungal, antibacterial
Sandalwood antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Savory antifungal
Speramint antibacterial
Tea Tree antibiotic, antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Thyme antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial
Vervain antibacterial
Wintergreen antibacterial; take extra care when handling
ALIVE & WELL CLASSES~Nourishing Body Care
By Christy Whitehurst 307.851.3630 repairersofthebreach@gmail.com

Happy Springs Body Care ~ Cream

1.5 FL OZ Beeswax pellets (not by weight) (www.aromatools.com)
½ cup Coconut Oil
½ cup Almond Oil (www.essentialdepot.com)

In a mason jar melt beeswax, coconut oil and Almond oil on low heat in a double boiler.

½ cup Aloe Vera Gel (www.vitacost.com)
20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (or 30 terra shield EO; or 40 on guard EO; or 20 Lavender EO; or 30
wintergreen EO)

Place refrigerated aloe gel and EO in a high-powered blender. Turn on low and slowly pour melted oils and wax
into aloe. After all contents are together, slowly turn blender to faster speed without going to high speed. The
mixture will transform into a wonderful warm lotion right before your eyes!! Store in mason jar in dry cool
area.

Happy Springs Body Care ~ Lip Balm
4 OZ Beeswax pellets (www.aromatools.com)
6.5 TBSP coconut oil (www.vitacost.com)
4 tsp Shea butter (www.essentialdepot.com)
1 tsp Lanolin (www.vitacost.com)

25 drops peppermint Essential Oil
15 drops rosemary Essential Oil

In a mason jar melt beeswax, coconut oil, lanolin and Shea butter on low heat in a double boiler. After melted
let cool a little and add EO. Mix with wooden skewer and syringe into lip balm tubes.

Kayla’s Sun Screen http://www.apothekayla.com/2013/06/in-honor-of-fathers-day.html

¼ cup Coconut oil
1 TBSP Beeswax

In a mason jar melt beeswax & coconut oil on low heat in a double boiler.

3T Aloe Gel
½ cup Distilled water
1 T Vit E oil
1T Hemp Oil
10 drops Frankincense

Add and mix to the melted oil and beeswax. Place in container. Use when needed

Happy Springs Body Care ~ Body Sugar-Scrub
½ cup each sea salt, sugar and coconut oil
2 tsp Vanilla (or 12 drops Lavender EO; or 9 drops Peppermint EO)

Mix all ingredients and store in jars in the bathroom. Exfoliate hands, feet and elbows whenever you desire!

Happy Springs Body Care ~ Deodorant
3 TBSP coconut oil
1 TBSP beeswax pellets (www.aromatools.com)
1 TBSP Shea Butter (www.essentialdepot.com)

In a mason jar melt beeswax, coconut oil and Shea butter on low heat in a double boiler. After slightly cooled
add EO and pour into dry ingredients.

1 TBSP Baking soda
6 TBSP NON-GMO cornstarch or arrowroot powder (www.vitacost.com)
2 TBSP Bentonite clay from Frontier Natural (other brands are too BROWN @www.vitacost.com)
Hint of Vitamin E Oil (good for skin & preserves)
10 drops of each tea tree EO, lemongrass EO, wild orange EO

Mix dry ingredients into a glass bowl, stir with wooden or silicone spoon(no plastic or metal touch clay). Add
vita in E and melted oils and wax. Stir well removing all bubbles. Spoon into deodorant container while
weighing on scale. Then tap on counter to remove air bubbles. Label and sell. For best results keep
refrigerated.

Happy Springs Body Care ~ Wipes
~30 bounty napkins
~1 cup water
~Squirt of Dr Bronners liquid soap
~Couple of squirts of almond oil or oil of choice
~30 drops each of Lavender and tea tree
OR 30 drops thieves OR 6 drops each: Wild orange, Clove, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus & Rosemary

Place napkins in a container(ziplock bag or old baby wipe container). Mix liquids in a cup then pour over
napkins. When liquid absorbs into the napkins they are ready to use.


Infusing oils:
DRIED HERBS: fill ¼ mason jar with dried herbs and fill container with oil.
FRESH HERBS: fill ½ mason jar with fresh herbs and fill container with oil placing cheese cloth over mouth of jar for
releasing moisture.
QUICK INFUSION: In a mason jar warm oils and herbs on low heat in a double boiler for 3 hours.
LONG INFUSION: In a mason jar soak oils and herbs in dark dry place for 6 weeks making sure ALL herbs are
COMPLETELY COVERED by oil.
CROCKPOT INFUSION: Place oils and herbs in crockpot with lid securely placed heat on warm for 24-48 hours.